Sittings

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, approving the Commission proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly, asks the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text, and asks to be consulted again if the Council substantially amends the proposal.

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

New laws · report by Sophie Wilmès · consultation · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0196 · 2025/0265

Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.

EnergyEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268

EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

✦ AI The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent to concluding the agreement, so the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the Swiss Confederation.

Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0204 · 2025/0343

EU-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on cooperation in applying their respective competition laws. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, adopting this as its official position. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the United Kingdom.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eero Heinäluoma · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0203 · 2025/0111

EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and Iceland setting out the rules for Iceland's participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Iceland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:19 · A-10-2026-0207 · 2025/0351

EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The agreement sets out rules for Norway to take part in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means it approves the agreement as a whole; under this procedure no amendments are possible. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Norway.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0208 · 2025/0352

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

✦ AI The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419

Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that would create a Temporary Decarbonisation Fund to support operators in energy-intensive sectors facing a remaining carbon leakage risk, complementing the EU Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Parliament adopted this position at first reading, which means it can now negotiate with the Council before the law is final. Parliament also called on the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pascal Canfin · 1st reading · 53 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0202 · 2025/0418

Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances

✦ AI The proposal concerns a decision amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 so that allowances in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) would no longer be invalidated. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this law, which means MEPs have set out where they stand and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. The committee report leaves the Commission's proposal unchanged, but its explanatory statement says this is not a substantive position and that a definitive view would be premature before the wider ETS review expected in mid-July 2026. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2026-0230 · 2026/0085

Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed decision that amends Decision (EU) 2015/1814 on the market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors. The proposal responds to concerns raised by 19 member states about price uncertainty and volatility in the ETS2, and it smoothens the reserve's trigger mechanism, extends the reserve beyond 2031 and reinforces the price control mechanism. Parliament's position includes amendments to the proposal, and the rapporteur proposes shortening the period for starting distribution of allowances from the reserve from two months to 30 days. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Danuše Nerudová · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2026-0098 · 2025/0380

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

✦ AI The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, which sets out its stance for the negotiations with the Council before the law can be final. The committee report includes amendments that add recommendations adopted until 2024 that were missing from the Commission proposal, and the rapporteur asks the Commission to engage with Parliament before future transposition proposals.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0039 · 2025/0106

Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

✦ AI The proposal concerns temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means it agreed with the proposal as put forward. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0189

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Afroditi Latinopoulou

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0228 · 2026/2009

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0227 · 2026/2032

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Matej Tonin

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0217 · 2026/2030

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Francisco Assis

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0229 · 2026/2033

Establishment of the digital euro

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council

✦ AI The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211

EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement, which sets the framework for political, economic and cooperation ties between the EU and Mexico. The consent means the EU can now conclude the agreement, which was proposed by the Commission and requested by the Council. Parliament also instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Mexico.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0181 · 2025/0810

Protection of the environment through criminal law

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on the Council decision to conclude the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can proceed with it. The Convention sets binding international standards for criminalising serious environmental offences and strengthens prevention and cooperation.

Climate & environment

Consent · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0156 · 2025/0244

EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States. Parliament's consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the EU.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

Consent · report by Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0198 · 2025/0271

EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol)

✦ AI The draft decision concerns a Protocol updating the EU–Morocco aviation agreement to reflect Croatia joining the EU. Parliament gave its consent, so the Protocol can be concluded and Croatia gets the same air transport benefits as other member states. Parliament asks its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Morocco.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

Consent · report by Tomas Tobé · consent procedure · voted 13:22 · A-10-2026-0177 · 2023/0142

EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Morocco agreement updating Morocco's participation in the PRIMA research partnership, aligning it with Horizon Europe rules until 2031. The agreement continues scientific cooperation on water, farming and food challenges in the Mediterranean, with no extra budget beyond existing PRIMA funding. Parliament asks the Commission to monitor the agreement's implementation, especially agricultural imports, to ensure reciprocity and safeguards for EU producers.

Foreign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0151 · 2025/0387

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34

International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions. The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition. Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0174 · 2025/0407

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0194 · 2026/2000

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0193 · 2026/2019

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0190 · 2026/2010

Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14

Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective across member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)

✦ AI The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed in its current form. The report had proposed gradual rate increases, differentiated treatment by product risk, and a longer transition period.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580

General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating excise duty rules for tobacco and related products, including novel items. The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032. Parliament asks the Commission to revise its proposal accordingly and the Council to consult it again if major changes are planned.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581

Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

✦ AI The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction. Parliament approved the authorisation, meaning member states can now accept the accession, making the Convention effective in cases involving the EU and Cabo Verde. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and the Hague Conference's Permanent Bureau.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consultation · voted 14:03 · A-10-2026-0157 · 2026/0041

EU-Pakistan Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

✦ AI The agreement modifies EU tariff-rate quotas on agricultural, fish and industrial goods to account for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, splitting existing volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, which adjusts the quota for husked (brown) rice with Pakistan, among others. The consent allows the Council to adopt the decision concluding the agreement.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Saskia Bricmont · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2026-0134 · 2021/0042

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products. The agreement, which entered into force on 1 December 2013, is being terminated because Liberia has not been able to honour its commitments. Parliament's consent means the Council can proceed with the termination.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0133 · 2025/0259

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation adjusting customs duties and opening tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States. The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 13:34 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

✦ AI The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, known as the Digital Omnibus on AI. The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform. Parliament supports postponing the application date, with a set timeline of 2 December 2027 for Annex III systems and 2 August 2028 for Annex I systems. It also introduces targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity and sandboxes.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 20 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359

Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

Climate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

Measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel

✦ AI The Council asked Parliament to consent to a decision on measures for implementing Protocol No 37 on the financial consequences of the ECSC Treaty's expiry and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the Council can adopt the decision. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Consent · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · consent procedure · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0158 · 2025/0390

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0154 · 2025/2099

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Salvatore De Meo

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0153 · 2025/2098

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Daniel Attard

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0152 · 2025/2097

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikola Minchev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0155 · 2025/2100

Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating minimum standards for the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar · 1st reading · voted 13:38 · A-9-2024-0157 · 2023/0250

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement sets out a framework for cooperation between the European Union and Uzbekistan. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consent procedure · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0102 · 2024/0260

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime and to share electronic evidence of serious crimes. The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by Moritz Körner · consent procedure · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0090 · 2025/0231

EU-Lebanon Agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters

✦ AI The agreement lets Eurojust cooperate and exchange personal data with Lebanese judicial authorities to fight serious cross-border crime such as terrorism, cybercrime, drug and arms trafficking, and migrant smuggling. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Lebanon will appoint a Liaison Prosecutor to Eurojust, and the agreement includes data protection safeguards.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0132 · 2024/0155

EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Cook Islands for 2025-2032. The protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels in Cook Islands' waters and provides an annual financial contribution to support the islands' fisheries policy. Parliament's consent means the protocol can be formally concluded, allowing EU vessels to fish in the area under the agreed conditions.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0092 · 2025/0287

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the new four-year protocol implementing the EU–São Tomé and Príncipe fisheries partnership agreement for 2025–2029. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000. It also supports sustainable fisheries management and local communities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Nora Junco García · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0096 · 2025/0202

EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to procurement under the SAFE Instrument

✦ AI The agreement sets conditions for Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to take part in procurement under the SAFE Instrument. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning it can now be ratified. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Canada.

Foreign affairs

Consent · report by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0144 · 2025/0413

Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council's draft decision on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, covering its research programme and technical and financial guidelines. The decision updates the fund's rules, including a final phase with an increased annual budget to support research calls from 2027 until 2034. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 14:24 · A-10-2026-0130 · 2025/0398

Production and marketing of forest reproductive material

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · A-10-2026-0136 · 2023/0228